There are 5 ways to get from Matsue to Shikoku by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane IZO - KCZ
3h 54m¥26,397–94,112Drive 252.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsue to Matsuyamacar 252.9 km
3h 19m¥4,376–6,321Train
- Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain [186836] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 14 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Osugitrain [187019] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 21
7h 21mBus, train
- Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Okayama Sta. Nishiguchibus 出雲線
- Take the train from Okayama to Osugitrain [187019] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 21
7h 51mBus
- Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Takamatsuchuo Inter-Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus
10h 21m¥12,120–18,300
Izumo Airport (IZO) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsue to Shikoku is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Matsue to Shikoku is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsue to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Matsue Sta. and arriving at 田井 via Sannomiya BT, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and 大杉駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsue to Shikoku. However, there are services departing from Matsue and arriving at Osugi via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Matsue and Shikoku is 243 km. The road distance is 252.9 km.
The best way to get from Matsue to Shikoku without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Matsue to Shikoku, including transfers.
Matsue to Shikoku bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., depart from Matsue Sta. station.
Matsue to Shikoku train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsue station.
The best way to get from Matsue to Shikoku is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥26000 - ¥95000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 7h 21m, you could also bus, which costs ¥12000 - ¥19000 and takes 10h 21m.
What companies run services between Matsue, Japan and Shikoku, Japan?
Fuji Dream, Japan Airlines, and All Nippon Airways fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matsue to 田井 via Okayama, Osugi, and 大杉駅前 in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Izumo Airport to Kochi Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥23,000–90,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Matsue to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- (086)222-6601
- Website
- Chutetsu Bus
Bus from Matsue Sta. to Okayama Sta. Nishiguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,600
- Schedules at
- Chutetsu Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Matsue to Shikoku bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., arrive at Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal station.
Matsue to Shikoku train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsue to Shikoku is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Matsue to Shikoku.
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